名词
1. 紧张关系;紧张局势
Tension is the feeling that is produced in a situation when people are anxious and do not trust each other, and when there is a possibility of sudden violence or conflict.
2. 紧张;焦虑;焦急
Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax.
3. (势力、观点、影响之间的)冲突，分歧
If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties.
4. 拉紧程度;拉力;张力
The tension in something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight.
1. the action of stretching something tight
e.g. tension holds the belt in the pulleys
2. (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
e.g. the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear
3. feelings of hostility that are not manifest
e.g. he could sense her latent hostility to him
the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions
Synonym: latent hostility
4. a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
e.g. there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time
there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history
5. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
e.g. he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
stress is a vasoconstrictor
6. the physical condition of being stretched or strained
e.g. it places great tension on the leg muscles
he could feel the tenseness of her body